Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character

Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience

All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your ownPhysical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging. Group Size: Max 14, avg 10Meals Included: 1 dinnerAccommodations: Not Availaible

HighlightsView historic houses in Charleston, explore the dark and mysterious side of Savannah, get into the country groove in Nashville, learn about the blues in Memphis, eat Cajun-style food and party on Bourbon Street

DescriptionThere aren't many places in the US - or the world, frankly - that can match the Deep South for charm, character, and quirkiness. This 12-day trip pulls back the curtain on this unique part of the country by way of groovy Charleston, cosmopolitan Atlanta, sultry Savannah, the Elvis mecca of Memphis, and other hotspots, while serving up heaping helpings of colonial estates, Cajun cuisine, country music, whiskey, and fun. It's different down here. Way different. Come on down and git yer drawl on, y'all.

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Day 1 New OrleansThere are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Day 2

Birmingham

Day 2 New Orleans/BirminghamDrive through the Deep South en route to Birmingham. Visit the countrys largest civil rights museum to learn about the racial integration movement in the US. Included Activities: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (5.00-6.00 hours, 550km)

Day 3 Birmingham/SavannahHead to historic Savannah. Opt for a walk around the Bonaventure Cemetery and historic district of Savannah, or stroll through town admiring the architecture and oak trees covered in Spanish moss. Transport: Private Vehicle

Day 5 Savannah/CharlestonEnjoy an orientation walk of Charleston. Opt to take a historic house tour, visit the Charleston City Market, or Folly Beach. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Private Vehicle (2.00-3.00 hours, 160km)

Day 8 Atlanta/NashvilleOn the way to Nashville, Tennessee, stop in Lynchburg and opt for a tour of the Jack Daniels Distillery. Later, head out for live music and cowboy nightlife in this country music capital. Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s)) Private Vehicle (1.50-2.00 hours)

Day 9 Nashville/Memphis (1D)Travel west to Memphis, Tennessee. Enjoy an included Southern barbecue dinner, then opt to catch some live music on Beale Street, where the blues was born. Included Activities: Southern BBQ Dinner Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours)

Day 11 Memphis/New OrleansCross the border into Louisiana and drive straight to the Bayou. Opt to explore the French Quarter and try some authentic Cajun food for dinner. Transport: Private Vehicle (6.00-7.00 hours)

Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.